Fine Dayak Mandau Head Hunter Sword - 13105

This MANDAU (sometimes also called “Parang Ihlang”) is a late 19C with a heavy 19 inches long thick blade with brass inserts. The handle is “L” shaped, carved from antler and bound with braided rattan strips. Wood scabbard bound with rattan strips. Origjnal bradied rattan belt. This Mandau comes with the side knife (Piso Raout) , in a rear compartment made of wood bark. Total length 26 inches. Very good condition. An original authentic piece of better quality than average for real use. |